Patient's question:
My male baby is 1 year old. At first, he said his throat hurts when swallowing, and I noticed that swallowing seems a bit difficult. Now, he has a high fever that won't go down. Please ask: How can we effectively treat a child's tonsillitis when they are crying and upset?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, if it is pediatric tonsillitis, symptomatic treatment with antibiotics for the child can be quite effective. Additionally, local treatments can be performed, including tonsillar crypt irrigation, intratonsillar drug injection, laser therapy, etc. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to provide pain relievers based on the situation. If there is a fever, the method of fever reduction should be chosen according to the temperature—physical cooling is suitable for temperatures below 38.5°C, while oral antipyretics can be used for temperatures above 38.5°C. In cases of recurrent inflammation, surgical treatment can be considered. During treatment, a light diet should be maintained, and a liquid diet is preferred.